PSAD: Drawing with a Passion with Pauline Smith

An introductory course to drawing confidently in a realistic, accurate manner with our experienced tutor Pauline Smith.

Description

The course is based on the successful process Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Dr Betty Edwards.

A proven course in which students will learn to draw accurately and realistically.

The course is structured to cover the 5 basic perceptions of drawing.

1. Perception of Edges

2. Perception of Shapes/Spaces

3. Perception of Light and Dark

4. Perception of Relationships

5. The Gestalt or Whole of the drawing.

A course over 20 hours of tuition. Each workshop will teach new techniques and consolidate skills learnt the previous week. The learning will be as a spiral, compounding learnt skills and expanding on them to achieve the 5 listed perceptions.  Be prepared to see the world in a different way!

Please note there will be no class on Sunday, 29 September 2024.

Cost Breakdown for Members: $256.50 Incl GST = $64.13 per class ($12.83 per hour). 

Cost Breakdown for Non Members: $285.00 Incl GST = $71.25 per class ($14.25 per hour).

 

Supplies

These materials are all available from Gordon Harris in Albany. Full retail prices are listed. Mention my name and the course name, and a  student discount of 10% will apply, please ask for it. The total cost will come to approximately $73.

 

CRET204022B   CRETACOLOR MONOLITH GRAPHITE PENCIL 2B  $3.50

CRET204044B   CRETACOLOR MONOLITH GRAPHITE PENCIL 4B  $3.30

CRET406066B   CRETACOLOR GRAPHITE STICKS 6B 7X14MM  $4.50

SR3519                LUMOCOLOR WHITEBOARD MARKER 351 BULLET TIP BLACK  $4.70

CRET43220         CRETACOLOR KNEADABLE ERASER GREY  $2.40

EX247                   EXPRESSION PAPER STUMPS 6 PIECE SET  $4.99

PXPET0.5A4       PETG CRYSTAL CLEAR 0.5MM SHEET A4  $1.90

GH90020A3       GORDON HARRIS DISPLAY BOOK A3 20PG FIXED  $21.99

FO50813200      FABRIANO ACCADEMIA DRAWING PAPER 200G A3 PACK 50 $34.99

Please bring some paper towels each week.

Membership

Current EAC members will receive 10% discount.

To find out more about how to become a member click on this link.

Prerequisites

This course is for beginners, students who have always wanted to draw accurately. No previous experience is required.

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